How To Make Cocoa Beans In Minecraft - DigMinecraft

How to make Cocoa Beans in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft cocoa beans with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, cocoa beans is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

cocoa beans

Let's explore how to add cocoa beans to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Cocoa beans are available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.3.1)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Cocoa Beans in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find cocoa beans in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.11Materials Materials
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.12 - 1.19Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.9Natural Blocks Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find cocoa beans in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find cocoa beans in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Materials Materials
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Materials Materials
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find cocoa beans in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Materials Materials
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Materials Materials
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find cocoa beans in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Materials Materials
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Materials Materials
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find cocoa beans in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find cocoa beans in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Nature Nature

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Cocoa Beans in Survival Mode

You can add cocoa beans to your inventory in Survival mode by mining cocoa beans. So, let's get started!

1. Find Cocoa Beans

First, you need to find cocoa beans in your Minecraft world. Cocoa beans are usually found in the Jungle biome.

jungle biome

This is what cocoa beans look like:

cocoa beans plant

2. Break the Cocoa Beans

The game control to break the cocoa beans from the tree depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the cocoa beans.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the cocoa beans.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the cocoa beans.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the cocoa beans.

cocoa beans dropped

The cocoa beans will break and smaller pieces of cocoa beans will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Cocoa Beans

Make sure you pick up the cocoa beans before they disappear.

cocoa beans gathered

Once you pick up the cocoa beans, they will appear in your hotbar.

cocoa beans

Cocoa Beans are a very useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

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  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, cocoa beans have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:dye) 3 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:cocoa_beans) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.9

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, cocoa beans have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:dye) 3 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.14.0
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:cocoa_beans) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.16.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, cocoa beans have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:dye) 3 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - 1.14.0
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:cocoa_beans) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.16.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, cocoa beans have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:dye) 3 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:cocoa_beans) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.16.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, cocoa beans have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:dye) 3 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.14.0
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:cocoa_beans) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.16.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, cocoa beans have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:dye) 3 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.14.0
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:cocoa_beans) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.16.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, cocoa beans have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:dye) 3 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.14.31
cocoa beans Cocoa Beans(minecraft:cocoa_beans) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.17.30 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Cocoa Beans

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.9, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p cocoa_beans 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p dye 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p cocoa_beans 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p dye 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p cocoa_beans 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p dye 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p cocoa_beans 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p dye 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p cocoa_beans 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p dye 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p cocoa_beans 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p dye 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p cocoa_beans 1 0

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Cocoa Beans is:

/give @p dye 1 3

Things to Make with Cocoa Beans

You can use cocoa beans to make items in Minecraft such as:

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Things to Do with Cocoa Beans

Here are some activities that you can do with cocoa beans in Minecraft:

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